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Photos by Andrea Beldua and Kenneth Aballa

In the two years that we’ve been throwing #YSProm, we’ve always been sure to serve up some serious #FOMO realness. As they say, there’s no party like a Young STAR party. Yesterday, we celebrated Young STAR’s transition out of its teen years by traveling back in time to the decade where it all started: the ‘90s.

As the decidedly mature people we are, we threw a ‘90s kiddie party complete with classic party games, awesome performances from our ‘90s faves (Kitchie Nadal will always have our hearts), and those coveted sugar flowers on a dedication cake (thanks, Ninang Sonja). Guests came out in a mix of their most bibo and Sunday’s best outfits.

All of this shows that we may be growing up, but we aren’t getting down. Thank you for coming and celebrating with us, fellow #foreverbagets!

Best idea ever: Inflatable pools as mini lounges

Ball is life: Hoodwink’s Mano Gonzales chills out at the ball pit

On the spot: Theater actor Luigi Quesada and musician BP Valenzuela

Nielli Martinez, Andrea Ang, and Lorenz Namalata

7:00 pm: The Link rooftop is abuzz with activity. 8Cuts is firing up their grill (the smell of burgers goes well with the overall theme), all the candy’s laid out on the tables and the team is almost done filling the ball pit and inflating the bouncy castle.

8:25 pm: There’s a line forming by the entrance, but not because registration’s holding up. Must be the neon #YSProm sign and the decor by Serious Studio that’s getting the attention. Inside the venue, everyone’s mingling and passing the time before the program at the different booths.

Scream Queen chic: Bea Marin

Men (and woman) in Black: James Go, Proudrace’s Pat Bondoc and Rik Rasos, and Mafia Escasinas

You can’t have no beef when 8Cuts Burger is around

Gelato overload thanks to Manila Creamery

Ain’t a bagets party without a classic birthday cake made by Cupcakes by Sonja

Pinball of fortune: Guests tried their luck at the Wanderland booth

Stubbornly refreshing: Ice-cold Smirnoff Mule for everyone

8:36 pm: The line at 8Cuts is even longer—but then again, who doesn’t want free burgers and fried chicken? The sweet tooths headed over to Manila Creamery’s booth to get their sugar fix with the night’s special Young Star flavor—peanut butter gelato with nips & curly tops.

9:50 pm: And we’re now officially launching youngstar.ph. To quote Rory Gilmore, we can’t believe that we’re formally on the blogosphere (or the internet in general)!

10:00 pm: Jaz just started an ‘ol fashioned game of “Bring Me” by asking for a good morning towel! Everyone gasps as Proudrace’s Rik Rasos comes up to the stage, proudly showing off the bimpo hanging out of the back of his shirt. The Bring Me winners won Power Mac Center GCs.

Warm hues: Purveyr’s Marvin Conanan and Sara Martinez

10:30 pm: Surprise, surprise! Kitchie Nadal is finally revealed as our main performer. Spotted: people running to the stage area and mouthing the words to Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin. Talk about serious high school feels.

Standing stranded (singing) on the same ground as Wanderland Music Festival brought Kitchie Nadal to #YSProm to serenade us back to the good ol’ days.

11:12 pm: Bea Marin, Jeline Catt and Kush Obusan make up Hoodwink Squad of the Night. National Book Store awarded Kookie Santos, Koji Arboleda and Reese Lansangan (who left a bit early) the Bibo Kid on the Dance Floor Award. Cenon Norial and Mav Bernardo are the Power Mac Couple of the Night! Their matching maroon outfits are P O W E R.